Juniper-Flavored Gravlax

Name: Juniper-Flavored Gravlax
Total time: 2 h 45 min
Yield: 12 to 16 first courses
Ingredients: 4 cup kosher salt; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons cracked white peppercorns; 2 teaspoons juniper berries, crushed; 2 pounds center-cut salmon fillet, skin on; 3 bunches fresh dill; 2 tablespoons gin

Recipe from Aquavit

Adapted by Molly O'Neill

Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes, plus 3-5 days' refrigeration
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Ingredients

Yield:12 to 16 first courses

4cup kosher salt
½cup granulated sugar
2tablespoons cracked white peppercorns
2teaspoons juniper berries, crushed
2pounds center-cut salmon fillet, skin on
3bunches fresh dill
2tablespoons gin

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Preparation

Step 1
In a bowl, combine the salt, sugar, peppercorns and juniper. Using your hands, rub 1 cup of the mixture all over the salmon. Transfer to a glass baking dish and cover with the remaining mixture. Scatter dill over the salmon and set aside at room temperature for 2½ hours. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 to 5 days.
Step 2
When ready to serve, remove plastic and discard dill. Transfer the salmon to a cutting board and drizzle with the gin. Slice thinly on the diagonal. Serve with bread and garnishes of choice.